Lead Quality Engineer

Nomura Holdings, Inc.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Nomura Holdings, Inc. in Mumbai is seeking an experienced Senior QA Automation Engineer to support Wealth Management applications and drive automation initiatives end-to-end.

You will collaborate with product, project and development teams to design robust test conditions, scripts and automation frameworks. The role requires strong Java, Unix, SQL skills and hands-on automation experience with Selenium, Playwright and performance tools.

Qualifications

• Core Java, basic Unix commands and able to write SQL queries.
• Automation testing experience in Java and TypeScript-based keyword libraries, or similar tool.
• Experience in manual/functional testing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exposure to Investment Banking is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supporting QA function of a Wealth Management applications.
• Collaborating with product management, project management and development teams to develop a strong understanding of the project and testing objectives.
• Design and create test conditions and scripts to address business and technical use cases.
• Use existing tools and techniques to execute test cases and build/script new tools for performing testing/validation function.
• Develop and generate scripts to perform automated testing cycles using Java-based automation tools and developing Java-based Keywords.
• Execute and analysis of automation test results.
• Document, track and elevate issues as appropriate, using JIRA or similar tools/means.
• Document, track and execute test cases in Zephyr.
• Maintain the Automation Test suites and keep them up to date with relevant test cases add for new features introduced.
• Maintain the Performance test suites and keep them up to date for new changes.

Skills

Core Java

Unix commands

Python (optional)

TypeScript (optional)

SQL queries

Automation framework design

Selenium

Playwright

UFT

Robot Framework

LoadRunner

JMeter

APIs testing

Communication skills

Education

BS degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Web Systems, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or other related degree

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

UFT

Robot Framework

LoadRunner

JMeter

Job description

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Nomura is a financial services group with an integrated global network. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its four business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Banking. Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship , serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com .

Nomura Services, India supports the group’s global businesses. With world-class capabilities in trading support, research, information technology, financial control, operations, risk management and legal support, the firm plays a key role in facilitating the group’s global operations across four international regions.

At Nomura, creating an inclusive workplace is a priority. Our approach to inclusion encompasses a variety of initiatives, including sensitization campaigns, implementing conducive policies & programs, providing infrastructure support and engaging in community events. Over time, we have made meaningful progress in these areas, and this commitment has been well-recognized across the industry. We are proud recipients of the prestigious Top 10 Employers award by the India Workplace Equality Index (IWEI), IWEI Gold Employer of Choice awards, India CSR Leadership Award 2024 for Holistic Village Development Program and the YUVA Unstoppable Changemaker Awards.

Business Overview:

JBS, Japan Business Services, supports IT application requirements for multiple business lines like Wealth Management, Investment Banking etc. Wealth Management business specializes in providing personalized services to high-net-worth individuals, while Investment Banking business works with corporate clients on their requirements for M&A. These business cater to the needs of our clients by delivering bespoke solutions that leverage our global markets, investment banking, research, trust service and asset management expertise.

Key Support activities of Wealth Management include:

- Middle Office Support

- Reference Data

- Settlement

- Onboarding

- KYC

- Regulatory reporting

- Confirmation preparation and sending

- Customer Relationship Management

What We Offer:

• We support employee wellbeing by ensuring a sense of purpose and belonging.
• We offer a comprehensive range of wellbeing services which allows employees to get access to the assistance they need at any point in their wellbeing journey.
• Our bespoke benefits support employees and their family’s holistic wellbeing and are inclusive of diverse identities and family structures.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Supporting QA function of a Wealth Management applications.
• Collaborating with product management, project management and development teams to develop a strong understanding of the project and testing objectives
• Design and create test conditions and scripts to address business and technical use cases
• Use existing tools and techniques to execute test cases and build/script new tools for performing testing/validation function
• Develop and generate scripts to perform automated testing cycles using Java based automation tools and developing Java based Keywords.
• Execute and analysis of automation test results.
• Participate in troubleshooting and triaging of issues with different teams to drive towards root cause identification and resolution
• Document, track and elevate issues as appropriate, using JIRA or similar tools/means.
• Document, track and execute test cases in Zephyr
• Maintain the Automation Test suites and keep them up to date with relevant test cases add for new features introduced.
• Maintain the Performance test suites and keep them up to date for new changes.
• Basic understanding and hands on experience on UNIX command is must,
• Contribute to manual testing (scripting and execution) efforts as and when required.

Experience:

• 10 to 14 years of hands-on test case automation skills in Java, TypeScript
• Proven ability in maintaining and managing automation suite using Java, TypeScript based keyword libraries, or similar tool with underlying Java based library.
• Good understanding of object-oriented programming.
• Relevant work experience in automation testing role.
• Experience in manual/functional testing.

Skills:

• Relevant test automation experience in Java is must.
• Expertise in UI as well as backend automation test suit development \ maintenance\ execution is must
• Technical Skills –Core Java, Basic Unix commands, Python (optional), Type Script (optional) and able to write SQL queries.
• Automation Testing Tools – Selenium, Playwright, UFT, ROBOT Framework, API Testing and should be able to work on any automation framework design & enhancements.
• Performance Testing Tools - Load Runner, JMeter and should be able to work on these tools.
• Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple, diverse assignments simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and proactive demeanor

Good to have:

• Exposure to Investment Banking.
• Understand software design concepts

Education:

• BS degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Web Systems, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or other related degree

Mandatory Skill Set :

• Core Java, Basic Unix commands and able to write SQL queries.
• Selenium, API Testing and should be able to work on any automation framework design & enhancements.
• Performance Testing Tools - Load Runner or JMeter